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Prophecy Being Fulfilled
Commentators note that Absalom's actions are the direct fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy in 2 Samuel 12. The trouble prophesied to arise from David's own house because of his sin begins to unfold here, showing that God's word of judgment is coming to pass.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 15:1
18th Century
Theologian
And it came to pass... The fulfillment of Nathan’s prophecy, as indicated by the cross-reference, is the key to the direction of the narrati…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 15:1
19th Century
Bishop
Prepared him chariots and horses. — As a preparation for his rebellion, it was necessary to impress the people with his w…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass after this
After the reconciliation of David and Absalom, and the latter was admitted to court a…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:1–6
17th Century
Minister
David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents do not know what they do, who indulge a proud disposition in their children: many young people are ruine…